The committee noted that with this award they wanted to draw attention to the war of aggression between Ukraine and Russia.
The Norwegian Writers’ Union posthumously awarded Ukrainian writer Victoria Amelina the Prize for Freedom of Speech, according to the award’s website.
He died as a result of a Russian rocket attack on a pizzeria in Kramatorsk.
“In a loud and clear voice, he expresses and explains the Ukrainian perspective on the unfathomable situation in which they see themselves, and forces us to see the consequences in a new way… His deep commitment to freedom in expression depends on several levels. , both directly and indirectly,” said the statement. International Committee of the Norwegian Writers’ Union.
Separately, the committee emphasized that with this award they want to draw attention to the war of aggression of Ukraine and Russia, which is contrary to international law.
We remind you that on June 27, Russian troops fired missiles into the center of Kramatorsk. One of the enemy’s missiles hit a pizzeria in the city center. 12 people died, including three children. More than 60 people were injured.
Source: korrespondent
